Biography
Who is Jarrod Bowen?
Early life and upbringing
Jarrod Bowen was born on December 20, 1996, in Leominster, Herefordshire. He began playing football at the age of four with a local side called Leominster Minors. He remained with that club until he reached the under-16 level.
His father, Sam, worked as a farmer and played semi-professional football for teams including Forest Green, Worcester, and Hereford. His mother worked as a teacher at the same school Jarrod attended during his childhood. Growing up, he supported Manchester United and looked up to David Beckham.
Professional club career
After trials at Cardiff City and Aston Villa, he joined Hereford United as a scholar. He made his first-team debut for Hereford in March 2014 against Barnet. He later moved to Hull City in July 2014. During his time at Hull, he scored 54 goals in 131 appearances and won several supporter awards. He was also named in the Championship Team of the Season for the 2018-19 campaign.
In January 2020, he transferred to West Ham United for a fee of approximately £22 million. He scored his first goal for the club against Southampton in February 2020. He helped the team win the Europa Conference League in 2023 by scoring the winning goal against Fiorentina in the final. In August 2024, he was appointed as the club captain.
England national team career
Jarrod Bowen received his first senior call-up for the England squad in May 2022. He made his international debut against Hungary in June 2022. He later played at Wembley Stadium for the first time during a match against Australia in October 2023.
During the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, he appeared as a substitute in the opening match against Serbia. He scored his first goal for his country in November 2024 during a match against the Republic of Ireland. He entered the game as a substitute and scored shortly after joining the pitch.
Birthday and age
Jarrod Bowen was born on December 20, 1996, which makes Jarrod 29 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Jarrod shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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